Universal Studios Orlando follows Disney's Ticket Increase

Recently, Walt Disney World increased their ticket prices across the board for their theme parks for the forth year in a row. This move surprised many because Disney chose to do this among a staggering economy. Disney tickets rose by about an average of 4%. The children's ticket, which is for ages three to nine, rose 7.9%. This was the highest increase for any of the Disney Tickets. Disney sells plenty of multi-day passes and these received the lowest price increase.

There over 50 attractions alone in the Orlando area competing with Disney for their part of the Florida Tourism Dollar. Disney is certainly the leader in the Orlando Vacation market by far. So, when Disney makes a change the rest of the parks follow.

Universal Studios Orlando is no different. So, when Disney raised their prices on the first Sunday in August, Universal studios was set to soon follow but with a twist. Single day ticket prices have gone from $73 to $79 at the gate, but rather than increase their prices for all of their ticket options, their online tickets and multi-day passes have remained unchanged at least for now.

Universal has stated that their most popular and best selling ticket prices did not receive a price increase. Those ticket prices remain the same.

I guess that the only question to ask at this point. Is Seaworld next?

Orlando Vacations Just Got Better

Orlando Vacations just got better this Summer with the much anticipated launch of Universal Studios' latest ride. Their newest ride is a roller coaster called "Rip Ride Rockit" and is scheduled for its first passengers Summer 2009. Universal has not provided a specific date that the ride will be open.

This coaster promises to be like none other. Each passenger will have their own music playing with about 30 songs to choose from. A wide variety of genres are will be available for the passengers. Passengers will not hear much of their neighbors music since the music is played through the head piece and the coaster is traveling at about 65 miles per hour which drowns out neighboring sound.

Another feature of the coaster is that it is short in length. The train only seats 12 passengers at a time. By the train being shorter it allows for a better user experience according to Universal.